Located in Barnsley, Darton College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Darton College currently has around 1135 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 85% progressing to further education , while 6% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Ballfield Lane, Barnsley, S75 5EF |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Barnsley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Kate Davies |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 106651 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1135 |
| Number of Boys: | 561 |
| Number of Girls: | 574 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kexborough Junior School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | - not rated | 20 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kexborough Infant School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | - not rated | 20 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kexborough Primary School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | - not rated | 20 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kexborough Primary School Ballfield Lane , Kexborough S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 20 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolley Colliery Junior and Infant School Woolley Colliery , Darton S75 5JE | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darton College Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Darton Academy Ballfield Lane , Darton S75 5EF | 3out of 4 | 117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whinmoor School Higham Common Road , Barugh Green S75 1LD | - not rated | 2,210 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove School 194 New Road , Staincross S75 6PP | - not rated | 3,194 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.